I do love my quartz worktop — it’s elegant, timeless, and brings a refined look to the kitchen. But like any material, it isn’t without its downsides. Quartz is sleek and contemporary, yet there are a ...

Strong yet elegant, quartz kitchen worktops have become a staple in millions of homes. But the trendy countertops could soon join the ranks of asbestos as a banned building material amid growing ...

Artificial stone is still growing in popularity in the UK for kitchen and bathroom renovations TRENDY fake stone worktops should be banned to prevent more deaths among young people, unions have ...

Doctors are warning about a 'new and emerging' epidemic driven by stylish and durable quartz countertops. Dust released when the stone is cut is breathed in by workers causes irreversible scarring to ...

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There are several types of worktops available for different types of kitchens. However, each has its pros and cons, so make sure you know exactly what worktop fits your requirements and lifestyle ...

Granite worktops are an exquisite addition to any home. Apart from their many attractive characteristics, they also require timely and standard maintenance to be able to use them for a longer period ...

Granite worktops aren't exactly commonplace in the UK, as people choose them to add a dimension of luxury to their homes. The price per square metre for the material clocks in at roughly £270, with ...

TRENDY fake stone worktops should be banned to prevent more deaths among young people, unions have demanded. The engineered surfaces have already been linked to more than a dozen UK cases of a lethal ...